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6th grade social studies workbooks for Microsoft Word

Preview of Year 7 Civics & Citizenship - Complete Unit

Year 7 Civics & Citizenship - Complete Unit

Everything you need for 10 weeks of Civics & Citizenship!Weeks 1-3: Diversity & IdentityWeeks 4-7: Government & DemocracyWeeks 8-10: Citizens & LawsEach product includes:1. PowerPoint presentation (>18 slides)2. Follow-along workbook (>15 pages)3. Daily vocabulary worksheets (9 pages+ 9 answer keys)4. Unit plan with curriculum links, instructions, and suggested assessment tasks.The Civics & Citizenship Curriculum is full of subject specific vocabulary. This unit is buil
Preview of Ruby Bridges Movie Questions

Ruby Bridges Movie Questions

Created by
TeachShopRepeat
These questions go with the movie Ruby Bridges. This movie and questions are perfect to use during black history month or with a biography unit. The movie is made by Disney so it's perfect to show in the classroom. These questions are thought provoking and give students the ability to make connections.
Preview of Iqbal by Franceso D'Adamo Workbook

Iqbal by Franceso D'Adamo Workbook

Created by
D Mack
This is an 18 page workbook to use while reading Iqbal by Francesco D'Adamo. The book includes reading comprehension questions that range in difficulty, higher order thinking questions on issues of child labor and social justice, suggestions for ways to get involved in the issue of child labor and a related reading list.
Preview of Geography Review, 7 Continents, 5 Oceans, and Latitude Longitude Review

Geography Review, 7 Continents, 5 Oceans, and Latitude Longitude Review

Created by
Lauren Reilly
This lesson reminds students of key geography such as 7 Continents, 5 Oceans, Hemispheres, Equator, Prime Meridian and allows them to practice finding latitude and longitude on maps. This document includes 1) Objectives and Do Now 2) Fill in the blanks for oceans and continents 3) Fill in the blanks for hemispheres, Equator, and Prime Meridian (answer in Track Changes) 4) Explanation of Latitude and Longitude 5) 4 maps with questions to practice latitude and longitude 6) Exit ticket-to help t
Preview of The Polynesian Workbook - 6 week program

The Polynesian Workbook - 6 week program

Created by
Jonathan Garrett
The Polynesian Workbook is a comprehensive workbook that covers the Polynesian expansion based off the Australian Curriculum. It includes 4 weeks of homework where the students examine a different Polynesian culture each week. It then goes through a range of topics which includes maps, images and evidence, including:The Polynesian world (Geography)The Lapita Pottery (archaeology)Migration from TaiwanNavigation techniquesMaori historyMaori cultural achievementsPolynesians and sustainability (Moa
Preview of Middle Ages: Battle of Hastings Video Webquest/Worksheet (Great Video)

Middle Ages: Battle of Hastings Video Webquest/Worksheet (Great Video)

Created by
History Wizard
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan on the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Have your students watch the YouTube video and answer the questions. The video is from the great BBC/Military Channel series called Battlefield Britain. Watch the video for yourself at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_rAXH09qRYClick here to view the video/website.If the video link ever changes just search YouTube for “Battlefield Britain Battle of Hastings 1066”This video focuses on the tactics used by the Saxons and
Preview of Modified Revolutionary War Unit

Modified Revolutionary War Unit

This packet includes reading comprehensions, worksheets, image and art based questions, historical figure flashcards, and a final assessment. This material is very basic because it was modified for special ed students. However, it is extensive and packed with visual printables and worksheets.
Preview of Global History: The Spanish Armada

Global History: The Spanish Armada

EDITABLE reading comprehension packet about the competition between Elizabeth of England and Philip II of Spain that culminated in the Spanish Armada. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners, and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
Preview of 50 States Project

50 States Project

Created by
Mrs Crafty
This research activity is great for any class studying the 50 states. This can be use as a class book by having each student complete one page or work together and each student will end up with their very own book. There is one state per page each page includes a map of the state and a coloring book version of its flag. There is also room for students to collect information on the states abbreviation, nickname, year of statehood, capital state flower, state bird and interesting facts. The infor
Preview of Earth's Oceans

Earth's Oceans

An introduction to the Earth's oceans. -oceans vs. seas -five major oceans of Earth -currents -salinity of oceans Also includes: -study terms and map to label -Activity -Quiz -Teacher answer key for quiz and activity Thanks for taking the time to stop by my store! Mrs. Degs Teaching Science Well Blog: http://teachingsciencewell.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachingScienceWell TPT: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Teaching-Science-Well-Science-Resources Pinterest
Preview of Pixar Short Film  - BAO - Scaffolded Differentiated Workbook

Pixar Short Film - BAO - Scaffolded Differentiated Workbook

This is a workbook of literacy activities that are paired with the Pixar short film - BAO.This is a hilarious film that students adore and I have used this booklet as part of both film studies, creative writing, activator/tune in activities and Asia/China themed units.It has a range of activities including cloze passage, ordering scenes from the film, pictures, definitions, problem solving and other literacy sentence building activities.I hope you enjoy it as much as my students.
Preview of History Alive "America Through Industrialism" Chapter 5-7 Notes

History Alive "America Through Industrialism" Chapter 5-7 Notes

These are outline notes for the textbook History Alive - "America Through Industrialism" Chapter 5, 6 & 7 in the 2011 edition. They can be used for the older editions as well with some modification. This is the note packet for a unit plan entitled Road to Revolution and Independence. These notes cover events leading up to the war (French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Taxing Acts, Boston Massacre & Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, & Lexington & Concord), the Declaration of In
Preview of World War II: The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

World War II: The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact

EDITABLE reading comprehension packet on the political negotiations between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in the weeks leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War. Packet includes key information, DBQ practice, images for visual learners and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
Preview of World War I Primary Source Worksheet: Battle at Gallipoli , 1915

World War I Primary Source Worksheet: Battle at Gallipoli , 1915

Created by
History Wizard
This World War I worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions.http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/gallipoli.htm Click here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (Battle At Gallipoli, 1915)Students read the document an
Preview of "Ben and Me" ELA Companion Workbook & Activities

"Ben and Me" ELA Companion Workbook & Activities

Benjamin Franklin was by far one of the most influential men in the history of America. He was an author, a printer, a politician, a statesman, an inventor, a philosopher, and a great national and world leader. It can be challenging sometimes to help our students understand all that he accomplished. The classic story of "Ben and Me" is a great way to give children a better picture of the fullness of his life. This resource is a companion workbook that can be used while reading the book. Read
Preview of "A Long Walk to Water" Comprehension Questions - ALL CHAPTERS

"A Long Walk to Water" Comprehension Questions - ALL CHAPTERS

Created by
Christy Campbell
This product includes comprehension questions for all chapters of the novel, "A Long Walk to Water". This pack can be used as a journal (a journal title page is included) or used as assignments spread out throughout your unit.
Preview of British Policies that Led to the American Revolution: Text, Images, & Questions

British Policies that Led to the American Revolution: Text, Images, & Questions

Created by
Mr G Powell
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.8.A.3.2 – Explain American colonial reaction to British policy from 1763 - 1774. Examples may include, but are not limited to, written protests, boycotts, unrest leading to the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, First Continental Congress
Preview of Geography Bootcamp Survival Guide

Geography Bootcamp Survival Guide

The Geography Bootcamp Survival Guide (in conjunction with the Geography Bootcamp presentation) gives students basic geography skills. Beginning with identifying the continents, oceans, and 10 world regions, the presentation includes writing/discussion prompts that asks students to imagine the pros and cons of living near the Mediterranean Sea and Sahara Desert, question the ethnocentricity of cartography, and analyze 15 regional powers.
Preview of Civics/Government Bellwork Notebook

Civics/Government Bellwork Notebook

Created by
Kathryn B
This is a document I created that can be made into a workbook with enough bellwork questions for an entire year. Some questions relate to geography, most are related to civics and government. They include Document based questions, political cartoon and vocabulary.
Preview of U.S. States Study Guide -- Locating States

U.S. States Study Guide -- Locating States

Created by
Todd Wertz
These study guide are designed to help students master the location of states in the United States of America. The packet consist of 5 study guides with states numbered 1 – 50. The students must match the name of the state with its number. Each study guide concentrates on 32 different states. I have used these study guides for 5 years now, my students perform well on the state test that focuses on the location of the states. Also look for Latitude and Longitude Study Guide
Preview of A Fun Research activity on Current and Recent SUPERBOWL Advertisements

A Fun Research activity on Current and Recent SUPERBOWL Advertisements

A Fun activity where students learn about Marketing and Advertising techniques through using current and recent Superbowl advertisements. Students will watch the current early advertisements and go back through history to rank their choices for the best three advertisements for the relevant year. The task is then for the teacher to create a blackboard summary of the best ads for the given year. The teacher also creates a workable summary of what techniques and personalities are used.
Preview of Lawrence of Arabia and the Middle Eastern Theater of WWI

Lawrence of Arabia and the Middle Eastern Theater of WWI

EDITABLE reading comp packet on T.E. Lawrence and the British Empire's attempts to remove Ottoman influence from the Middle East during the First World War. Packet includes key information, pictures for visual learners, reading comprehension questions and space to answer them right on the page.
Preview of The First World War - Study Guide and Booklet WW1

The First World War - Study Guide and Booklet WW1

Created by
Legend Learning
This is a booklet that contains detailed notes and 40 questions on The First World War.
Preview of Bound for Oregon hands-on, small group project

Bound for Oregon hands-on, small group project

Created by
Marie Smith
Bound for Oregon hands-on, small group project. Students will have fun attempting the journey along the Oregon Trail in their family wagons - raising money and facing various challenges along the way. Challenge and blessing cards to go with this project are available for free.
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